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Share Holiday Village

Outdoor Course

The Outdoor Course

'We Share the Knowledge so you share the fun'

‘The Outdoor Course’ is an instructor traineeship programme. lasting one year with the opportunity to gain full time employment at Share on completion.

'So Worth It' - Eve McCreery - Outdoor Course 2008

'Awesome, 10 ft Clean and Epic' - Jackie McVicker - Outdoor Course 2008

Outdoor Course - Mike Norris

What age do you have to be?

Providing outdoor enthusiasts with valuable qualifications and experience to start a career in the industry or for gap year students before or after University the outdoor course is dubbed the ‘one stop shop’ for over 18’s to develop career opportunities.

How many places are there?

With 8-10 places available every year, successful applicants can avail of top level instruction in a wide variety of disciplines working towards qualifications in each.

Outdoor Course 2005

What do I get out of it?

Apart from working in a state of the art facility with top level equipment and a real community atmosphere. The year long training programme involves 6 months training and 6 months practical work experience with numerous trips away from Share to other outdoor facilities, clubs, competitions, lakes, rivers and streams around Ireland North and South. Typical qualifications and training attained after one year include;

  • First Aid
  • Kayak/Canoe Level 1 Coach
  • RYA Windsurfing Assistant Instructor
  • RYA Sailing Assistant Instructor
  • RYA Keelboat Training
  • GNAS Archery Leaders Award
  • Orienteering Award
  • RYA Level 2 Powerboat
  • In House Climbing Wall Training
  • RLSS Bronze Medallion
  • Arts Training
  • Film Making and Editing Skills
  • Disability and Special Needs Training
  • Sports for All Award
  • Child Protection Training
  • Leave No Trace Awareness Training
  • Teambuilding Training
  • Customer Service Training

River Trips

Does the course cost anything?

Something for free? Well, pretty much! Successful applicants will receive accommodation, food, training and equipment as well as a weekly wage of £60 and holidays.

We are now welcoming applications for the 2009 Outdoor Course - Starting September 1st.

To apply for the outdoor course download the application form.

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